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Dark Earth Hints

Must I kill everyone I meet here?

  • 1 of 7: Yes, for the most part, you must kill all of these goons.
  • 2 of 7: A couple of them might take a bribe, though!
  • 3 of 7: You MUST defeat Thanandar and the big thug with him, Sordos.
  • 4 of 7: If you are having trouble in this section, there is a way to make it a little easier.
  • 5 of 7: The following hint is an alternate way to take care of Thanandar.
  • 6 of 7: Be aware that your game will play out differently if you follow the next path.
  • 7 of 7: Kill Thanandar before going to the sewers!